Tasuma, the Fighter


1h 30m 2004

Brief Synopsis

A comedy set in contemporary Burkina Faso that tells the story of a World War II veteran who has been trying for decades to obtain his well-deserved military pension. Convinced that he will be paid shortly, Sogo buys a mill on credit for the village. But the money does not arrive. When Sogo is put i

Film Details

Also Known As
Tasuma, the Fighter
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
2004
Distribution Company
Anthology Film Archives; Artmattan Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

A comedy set in contemporary Burkina Faso that tells the story of a World War II veteran who has been trying for decades to obtain his well-deserved military pension. Convinced that he will be paid shortly, Sogo buys a mill on credit for the village. But the money does not arrive. When Sogo is put in prison because he cannot reimburse his loan, the women of the village rally to set him free.

Film Details

Also Known As
Tasuma, the Fighter
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
2004
Distribution Company
Anthology Film Archives; Artmattan Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Summer July 30, 2004

Released in United States Summer July 30, 2004